About the Role
Responsible for supporting the Business Banking Workout group, specializing in debt negotiation, repossession, foreclosure, property preservation, tax reporting, insurance monitoring, and bankruptcy processing. Serves as a key contact for internal and external counsel and prepares equity analysis for Workout strategies.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex accounts involving Commercial Litigation, Foreclosure/REO, Settlement, and Collateral sales.
- Collaborate with Workout Relationship Manager and counsel to establish effective legal strategies and contain costs.
- Initiate contact with business partners and vendors to ensure service level agreements are met.
- Negotiate sale and settlement agreements.
- Participate in loss prevention through advanced strategies to protect M&T's interest in collateral.
- Work with Property Preservation vendors to secure collateral.
- Review collateral condition, establish asset value, monitor appraisals, tax status, and environmental reports, providing updated equity analysis and recommendations.
- Negotiate sales with prospective buyers and conclude transactions with limited oversight.
- Coordinate and negotiate sales with prospective buyers and Work Out Officers.
- Maintain understanding of and protect Small Business Association guaranty.
- Review and approve attorney SmartSpend fees and track expenses at the customer level.
- Responsible for weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the business, its functions, processes, and operations.
- Stay informed about business and market trends affecting the business and department.
- Adhere to compliance and operational risk controls according to Company or regulatory standards and policies.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of audit points and addressing issues raised by regulators.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A combined total of 5 years’ higher education and/or work experience.
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant banking experience.
- Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Detail oriented.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Location
- Getzville, New York, United States of America
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years relevant banking experience
- 5 years combined higher education and/or work experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $26.00 - $43.34 Hourly (USD)
About the Company
- M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees.
